Using the same McCalls M4643 I used for the littles' Christmas PJs, I made Little Boy some summery shorts. The t-shirt is a hand-me-down from Big Brother. These are super simple. One pattern piece, quick and done. I added zigzag stitches to the hem to jazz them up a bit:
I also like the stitch over the casing to keep the elastic from rolling.
For my girls I pulled out these lovely vintage pillowcases and made nightgowns. The nightgowns were from my great-grandma, and I think she embroidered and crocheted them.
The bodice is based on McCalls' 5744, used for pjs for Big Sis. I altered it a bit, and using Gingercakes' tutorial as a guide made a similar design for Baby. I had the fabric in my stash I used for the bias tape detail. Wasn't that pink pinstripe perfect?
My girls look a bit like little angels don't they (even if their mean mom makes them take a picture after just getting up)?
I'm still finishing up a few projects. My Baby decided to run a fever all day yesterday, and so not much happened. Thankfully it was a 24 hour bug because she woke up feeling fine today!
How is your sewing coming?
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Chris....ADORABLE!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, LOVE the nightgowns...and those sweet girls!
OK blogger is weird right now...not letting me type certain things. But great job
Love the nightgowns. They are so perfect looking for little girls, so much better than what you can buy in the store!
ReplyDeleteAdorable P.J's , and Night Gowns, you did a wonderful job. Oh, I really have to get to learning to sew! xxx tami
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I need a toddler version for my baby, she is a hot sleeper and summer is coming fast!
ReplyDeleteThe pillowcase pajamas are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHow exactly do you sew over the casing so that the elastic works the way it ought?
I've been wanting to do that but haven't because I am not sure how and I haven't bothered to do the research to figure it out.
Whenever the basement cleaning is done, I plan to start sewing again...someday. :(
How cute, I have the McCalls nightgown pattern and had not thought of it in awhile.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could look that cute right out of bed!
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ReplyDeleteThe nightgowns are simply adorable. Fantastic job. Hope you had a wonderful weekend ~ Stephanie Lynn www.bystephanielynn.com
ReplyDeleteLove those PJ shorts, but those nightgowns... oh, those nightgowns are beautiful, Chris!
ReplyDeleteWhat darling nightgowns! Love the story behind them, too. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pajama bottoms & nightgowns, Chris! Handsome little man...and the picture of your oldest hugging your baby the last photo just melted my dang heart. That is soooo precious.
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